Lawyer (0-2 PQE) – Regulatory Affairs - Financial Services & Insurance - Full Time - 6 Month Contract

This job is suited to:

• Law graduates / junior lawyer
   
• Candidates with full-time availability
   
• Individuals with strong academic credentials
   
• Those interested in working in-house
   
• Applicants with prior experience (preferred but not essential)

About the Role

Join a leading legal, financial services and insurance business based in North Sydney. As part of the Group Risk & Compliance team, you'll support the management of regulatory risk across the organisation. The role offers hands-on exposure to regulatory change, policy advocacy, compliance support, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic in-house environment.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Change & Compliance

• Monitor and summarise developments from regulators (ASIC, APRA, Treasury, ICA)
   
• Maintain registers, dashboards, and tracking tools
   
• Draft summaries and impact assessments of legal and regulatory changes
   
• Support regulatory change processes, templates, and internal guidance materials
   

Industry Advocacy & External Engagement

• Assist in preparing briefings, consultation responses, and correspondence
   
• Track regulatory and policy issues from government or industry bodies
   
• Support the business’s involvement in industry forums and consultations
   
• Contribute to advocacy messaging and written submissions
   

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Contribute to internal reports, including Board and committee materials
   
• Assist in preparing training and stakeholder communications
   
• Attend internal meetings, document key insights and action items
   
• Prepare briefing materials and follow-up documentation
   

Projects & Framework Uplift

• Provide research and coordination support for strategic regulatory projects
   
• Assist in uplifting frameworks, registers, and operational procedures
   
• Identify opportunities to streamline documentation and regulatory analysis
   

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education & Knowledge

• Recent graduate in law (0–2 years’ PQE)
   
• Interest in the Australian financial services regulatory environment
   
• Awareness of the general insurance sector and regulatory bodies (e.g. ASIC, APRA) is an advantage
   

Skills

• Strong research, analysis, and synthesis capabilities
   
• High attention to detail when reviewing legal and regulatory content
   
• Clear written communication skills adaptable to various audiences
   
• Organised and capable of managing competing priorities under supervision
   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project tracking tools is beneficial
   

Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to learning
   
• Reliable and quality-focused
   
• Collaborative with strong interpersonal communication skills
   
• Open to feedback and engaged in continuous professional development